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TaglineRun any open-source AI model with an API call.Spreadsheets with AI + live integrations baked in.Meeting notes, free forever for individuals.AI-powered networked notes. Roam with a brain.
Categorydev platformdatameetingproductivity
PricingPay per second of computeFree + $19-$89/user/moFree for individuals + $15-$29/user/mo teams$10/mo
Best forDevelopers using open-source models (Flux, SDXL, Whisper, etc).Ops teams, marketers, anyone building dashboards from multiple sources.Solo operators, freelancers, small teams on a budget.Knowledge workers + thinkers who want AI in their second brain.
Strengths
  • Tens of thousands of models (image, video, audio, LLMs)
  • One-line API for any model
  • Cog framework for custom model deploy
  • Pull live data from Stripe, Slack, Google Analytics, etc.
  • AI functions inside cells
  • Modern UX
  • Unlimited free tier for solo use
  • Strong summaries + action items
  • Works in Zoom, Meet, Teams
  • AI auto-links related notes
  • Generates backlinks + summaries
  • Clean, minimal UX
Weaknesses
  • Cold starts on less-popular models
  • Pricing gets real at scale
  • Not a full Excel replacement for heavy users
  • Integrations best on paid tiers
  • Bot-joining model
  • Team features gated
  • Expensive for just notes
  • Smaller community than Obsidian
Kai's verdictS-tier for open-source model APIs. The default in this space.A-tier. The most interesting spreadsheet in years. Great for ops dashboards.S-tier for solo + free. The best free option, hands down.A-tier. Niche but beloved. If you've outgrown Notion, try this.
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